Advice on intakes (amoung other things)

What's up this is my first post. I have a 98 Civic EX. I'm prob getting an intake soon and i was wondering if any of you had advice on brand and type (short ram or cold air) I know they say short ram gives more torque and the say the cold air give more high end... if anyone's had it is it that noticable? I've had my eye on the Weapon-R Dragon intake also so if anyone know some crap about that too. Also, it seems that everyone is burning me once i get to third gear (which i guess is where my lack of hp shows lmao) anyone got some solutions on how to pick up some high end power without stuffing a turbo or super charger in my car?... I have an exaust already which i've been told is one of the best sounding exaust's on an import...anyway any advice would be more than useful.. thanks...

-Scott